South Australia school term dates and school holiday dates for 2026. Term start and end dates for government and most schools in Adelaide and SA, plus SA public holidays during school terms.
South Australian government school term dates for 2026 are set by the Department for Education South Australia. SA school terms closely align with Victoria and NSW. Most independent and Catholic schools in Adelaide follow similar term dates.
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2026 | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Autumn school holidays | Friday 3 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Term 2 2026 | Monday 20 April 2026 | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 4 July 2026 | Sunday 19 July 2026 |
| Term 3 2026 | Monday 20 July 2026 | Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 26 September 2026 | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
| Term 4 2026 | Monday 12 October 2026 | Friday 11 December 2026 |
| Summer school holidays | Saturday 12 December 2026 | Late January 2027 |
Confirm with Department for Education SA or your school for exact 2026 term dates.
Official SA school term dates: education.sa.gov.au. Catholic Education SA: cesa.catholic.edu.au.
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